Dearest One,
This evening when I came home from the studio — which
is actually the Atlantic Ocean, I found once again over
a hundred letters from you waiting for me on my desk. As
I sat down to read them, and to try to answer at least a
few of them, it occurred to me that 16 Magazine would be
a perfect place to write one letter to all of you! I'm sure
you understand that there just are not enough hours in each
day to do my TV work, my school work, eat, sleep, and still
answer each letter I receive. So now I have a way of writing
this very personal letter just to you.
As you all probably know by now, the Flipper series will
be continued at the same time on NBC TV each Saturday evening
at 7:30. Meanwhile during the summer months you can see
the re-runs of the show. You can't imagine how thrilled
I was when I learned Flipper is to be continued. On behalf
of myself and the rest of the cast and crew — A great
big "Thanks to You"! Flipper herself, of course, is extremely
pleased...as you can tell by her constant happy smile.
I still don't know for sure if another movie will be made,
but the TV series will keep me busy all summer. I also hope
to be doing some personal appearances. Let's hope I do —
or a movie — "keep your fingers crossed", and maybe
I can get to see you in person.
Now getting down to those intimate questions that you often
ask. Am I going steady? No — I date different girls
from my neighborhood, in North Miami, and when I go to New
York on vacation I date some of the girls I grew up with.
But "you better believe it" there is no "steady" girl in
my life! I'm just plain not ready for that yet. It's possible
for me to change my mind, however. Who knows — You
may be the girl who will do it for me.
How did I celebrate my 18th birthday, on April 4th! Well
— surprise!...by moving into a new house. Our lease
was up, and our old house was sold. So we found another
— "just as lovely a house", in the same area. On the
evening of the 4th, we had a sort of house warming and birthday
party. Guests included Mr. Dick Genth, his charming wife
(he designs and builds those beautiful Thunderbird and Formula
speed boats we use in Flipper). Dr. Allen Solo, and his
lovely wife, and a lot of the kids from the neighbor- hood.
It was a terrific party and I sincerely wish you could have
been there.
Well space and time have run out on me, but I promise I'll
be writing to you again real soon. Meanwhile, Stay Happy,
and if you have time write to me again. Before I close may
I say "Thank you for the lovely birthday cards".
Bye and Love —
Luke Halpin
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